Removal

SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT (for 2WD) Removal

3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT (for 4WD) Removal

4. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM Removal

5. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) Removal

6. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 2WD) Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD) Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) Removal

10. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) Removal

11. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

12. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM (for 2WD) Removal

13. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM (for 4WD) Removal

14. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

(a) Clamp the front suspension lower arm in a vise using aluminium plates.





(b) Remove the clip and castle nut.

(c) Use SST to remove the front lower ball joint from the front suspension lower arm.

SST : 09950-40011

09951-04010

09952-04010

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NOTICE:
* Do not damage the front suspension lower arm.
* Do not damage the lower ball joint dust boots.
* Completely engage the SST to the spacer of the front suspension. (for 4WD)
* If the spacer of the front suspension lower arm comes off, replace the front suspension lower arm with a new one. (for 4WD)